Hello my lovely readers. I'm behind on my Zutara Week submissions but I have two stories for you! :))

Before I get started I don't know if any of you noticed but this Zutara week is clever.

My sister figured out why they picked the words they did. :)))

Sunday- Serendipity

Monday- Momentous

Tuesday- Transcend

Wednesday- Whimsical

Thursday- Heartstrings

Friday- Faded

Saturday- Seasons

Amazing isn't it? :D I feel really dumb just noticing it... oh well.

Enjoy Monday's- Momentous

Ember Island really was a beautiful place. The way the sun hit it everything seemed to glow with passion. As I looked around everyone seemed so cheerful. And they should. The hundred year war was over. The Fire Nation was no longer an enemy or a threat. Now that they were under a strong Fire Lord the Fire Nation would be a great part of the world.

A strong Fire Lord…

I walked along the pier of Ember Island staring at the ocean and the sun as they touch. This place was so different from the Western Air Temple I had been living in for the past months. Now however I could not be happier to be out of that crazy place. I had been in Ember Island for a month hoping to find what I was meant for. All of the gang was set in their lives and happy now.

Sokka was getting married to Suki in four months. They were living in the Southern Watertribe taking care of Gran- Gran while Paku is away. Suki became a teacher to the female warriors to protect themselves against any danger. Sokka had taken over my father's place on the Watertribe committee. He dealt with foreign affairs and Nation unity, meeting with each leader of each Nation every month or so to talk of any threats or suggestions.

Aang was living in the Western Air Temple with Toph. They were happy together. Aang had realized his true feelings for her and I was happy for them. I knew I had never really loved Aang. But it still hurt to be the only one of the group alone. Even Zuko was happy.

He was the Fire Lord and I had heard was going to marry Mai in a few weeks. She was going to be the Fire Lady taking over where Zuko's mother had left off. I knew she would be a good match for him. Her brooding attitude seemed to fit his well. However, I knew that he had grown a lot since I had first seen the young Firebender as he attacked my village in the Southern Watertribe. We had become really close friends actually. But that changed when he was sent back to the Fire Nation Palace to grow serious about his duty as the Fire Lord.

I hadn't seen him since I was living in the Fire Nation just after the War. I didn't know if he was still the same Zuko or if he was… changed. People have always said that being in a place of power usually meant their outlook on life would change. I hoped Zuko wouldn't end up that way.

As the night grew closer I decided that now would be a good time to go home. I was hungry and there was a pot of Fireflakes stew brewing on the fire. I walked home through the warm spring sunset smiling at each person I walked toward my home.

I stepped toward my nice quaint house that was just along the boardwalk. Walking inside I took in a whiff of the infusing stew causing my mouth to start watering. Using my Waterbending I stirred the liquid inside of the pot. I poured the soup into a small bowl and dipped my spoon into the hot liquid. My stomach growled as I ate and I didn't realize I was this hungry until I was actually eating. Then I had to stop because there was a swift knock on the door. I rushed over and opened it to see a Royal Guard holding a scroll in front of me. He handed it to me.

"An invitation from the Palace my lady," he said quickly and left. I shut the door and looked down at the letter.

Katara,

Sokka told me that you've been living in Ember Island for quite some time now. I'm hurt that you wouldn't come to see me. The Palace is a much nicer place than wherever you're living. Since you're here why not come down to the Palace tomorrow? I want to hear all about your time at the Western Air Temple and how Aang is. I'll have a carriage come and pick you up in the morning. Wear something flashy. You know us Royals, we like everything perfect.

I hope to see you.

Fire Lord Zuko

I smiled at the note. He seemed to still be the same happier Zuko that I knew. Rolling up the scroll I set it on the counter and finished eating my dinner. The whole time I thought about how Zuko still wanted to see me. After all the time we'd been apart I was still a good friend to him. I was going to accept his invitation and go see him at the Palace. At least someone wanted to see me.

Than night I went to bed with a smile on my face and the thought of seeing the Fire Lord tomorrow. I didn't dream but I knew that if I had it would have been about Zuko. Something in me told me that tomorrow was going to be an interesting day to say the least.

I woke up the next morning and quickly washed and got dressed. I wore a long silk back dress but at the bottom red was mixed with the black and the sleeves of the dress were red. My hair was pulled into a bun. Then I heard a knock. It was much louder than the one yesterday. I quickly ran to the door and saw the carriage driver. He smiled.

"Lady Katara, Fire Lord Zuko has asked me to escort you back to the Palace." I nodded and followed the driver to the bull-horse drawn carriage. Inside the bright red carriage were black leather stitched seats. I slid inside and allowed the driver to shut the door after me. The ride through town was pretty nice. I watched the people stroll through the streets.

We arrived at the palace about half an hour later. The door was opened for me and I was led up the stairs toward the throne room. I had been in the Fire Nation Palace once before. But that was to attack it on the day of black sun. It was much prettier than I remembered, maybe because I hadn't had time then to admire the decorations. I walked up toward the giant hallway leading to the throne and I saw him. He looked almost the same except for his build was getting bigger. I could tell he'd been working out a lot. A smile spread across my lips and I rushed toward him. I jumped, wrapping my arms around his neck and he caught my waist giving me a tight hug back.

"Zuko—I mean Fire Lord Zuko." He smiled and set me down. "It's so good to see you!"

He nodded, "It feels like it's been ages. So much has happened in so little time." He scanned me. "You got much taller." I laughed.

"It… it seems you've been working out…" I internally punched myself for saying that. Why would a friend say that to another friend? Zuko smiled and I noticed a red tint on his cheeks.

"Well you have to be fit to be moving around the way I do all the time." He winked. I laughed. "Come on, let's go into the garden." I nodded and followed him through the large Palace out to the garden he spoke of. I gasped noticing the nicely green grass and large trees. A small pond sat in the center next to the large tree. Turtle-ducks and Koi fish played inside of it. I walked with him toward it and we stood under the tree's shade. He turned to me. "Sokka told me you moved here a month or so ago. Why didn't you come to see me?" I shrugged.

"I just wasn't really in the mood to see someone happy…" I knew it sounded bad but it was the truth. I wasn't happy and I couldn't handle seeing anyone else in a better mood.

"Ouch, well Mai and I broke up before you came here so I couldn't have been too happy." He said. I stared at him in awe.

"You and Mai… aren't together?" he shook his head. The corners of his mouth twitched as he held back his smile. "Why?" I asked.

"We realized that our lives weren't the way they used to be and we weren't right for each other anymore. I wanted something else and so did she." He shrugged and smiled. "It's for the better…" his smile faded now, "I heard about you and Aang… I'm so sorry Katara." I shook my head.

"No, don't be. I wasn't upset about him. I'm really happy actually. I felt like I had to pretend about it all." He nodded. "I'm just waiting for that grand moment when I feel it too." He cocked an eyebrow as he looked at me. "The moment where I am happy with someone," Zuko chuckled.

"Wouldn't that be called love instead of happiness?" I smiled.

"Aren't they sort of the same thing?" Zuko laughed more and agreed. "I want the moment to be bigger than anything I've ever felt. I want to be surprised and amazed." I sighed. "I don't know what I'm looking for… but when I find it… I'll know…" looking over at Zuko, I noticed his expression. He was staring at me intently.

"Katara… when we were in that cavern in the Earth Kingdom…" he was now whispering, "do you ever wonder if maybe there was something going on?" I stared at him trying to hide my surprise.

"What—what do you mean?"

"We really seemed to connect and after I had really wished that we could've stayed in a little longer. I always imagine what would have happened if we had only gotten a few seconds longer." I nodded.

"I wonder that too…" I whispered. He inched toward me and I felt my breath turn ragged. "What do you think would have happened?" It wasn't easy making clear sentences but I managed.

"Well, I imagined that you would have probably taken my scar, or at least tried. Then to thank you…" His face bent toward mine. I kept still wondering if I was in a dream.

"Zuko… are you sure you want to do this—" but I was cut off by the fact that his mouth was now to mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled the pin from his crown. It dropped gently in the grass and I ran my fingers through his long flowing hair. His hand reached around and pulled my bun out.

"I like your hair down better." He whispered against my lips. I pushed my lips back to his not wanting to talk right now. After a few seconds I had to pull back and take a few breaths. He was breathing heavily too. "Was this as momentous as you expected?" I smiled and returned my mouth to his. He chuckled and continued to kiss me too.

This really had been a perfect moment that made up for the horrible weeks I had, had in the past. The rest of the days were just as amazing as well. Zuko and I were happier than ever. Our love grown and we were married less than a year later and I became the youngest Fire Lady the Fire Nation had. It is going to be a big responsibility. I hope I can keep up with it all. But with him by my side, I'll get through it.